Research & Product Development

A Food Product Development Scientist performs food product development activities including testing of prototypes, competitive products, and production samples. Documents ingredients, formulations, processes, and testing involved with new product research and development or enhancements to existing products.

Being a Food Product Development Scientist participates in sensory evaluations and trials of products. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Food Product Development Scientist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

The Food Product Development Scientist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Food Product Development Scientist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.